cost cutting tips

I went down to my shared laundry room the other night and my new neighbors decided to take my detergent, so I had all my laundry down there ready to go and decided to try my bathroom hand soap .  I used only a small amount added the water and it began to suds eureka I have soap. I continue to use it now that I can get more detergent because I have found I can have any scent  I want, it makes my clothes not only smell nice but they are very soft. This soap is gentler on my clothes and they don't wrinkle as much. They smell wonderful and I can change the scent anytime I want to I don't have to wait for the big brands to come up with the scent of rain or spring mountain   for this week I have aloha paradise , last week was coconut bamboo who knows about the next time the possibilities are endless.



Did you know that those expensive scrubs you buy you can make yourself?  It is actually the combination of honey and brown sugar... If you use a scrub on your lips you can keep them soft and they won't become chapped and cracked.Your lips will be sooo soft.

1 tsp honey
1 tsp white or brown sugar
some warm water
combine honey an sugar white sugar is gentler
if you want it more like a balm don't use water
store in a small jar enough for 4 -5 times and will be good for a week.


for a facial scrub use


2 tbsp sugar
3 tbsp warm water
stir sugar into the warm water so it melts granules needs to be be dissolved apply to your face ..massage rinse with a warm washcloth not to hot...or if you want to get fancy steam a washcloth in the microwave